Deep Purple - April (German TV 1969)

Deep Purple -April In the autumn of 1969, the British hard rock band Deep Purple played in a quarry in Erkenbrechtsweiler in the district of Esslingen. The performance took place as part of the production of a music film for regional television. Deep Purple was supported by the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra during the performance of the 12-minute classic-rock suite called "April". The recordings are part of the television art film "P2", produced by Süddeutscher Rundfunk (SDR). The film was directed by Werner Schretzmeier, who remains a prominent figure in the cultural scene of the Stuttgart region to this day. He was not only the co-founder of two locations in Schorndorf—the club "Manufaktur" and the youth center "Hammerschlag"—but was also involved in founding the Stuttgart "Theaterhaus", which he still directs today Deep Purple — Stuttgart, 12 December 1970 Band: the classic Mark II lineup: Ian Gillan — vocals Ritchie Blackmore — guitar Jon Lord — Hammond organ/keyboards Roger Glover — bass Ian Paice — drums And: The Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra Words & music by Ritchie Blackmore and Jon Lord Deep Purple's 3rd studio album is performed by: Ritchie Blackmore lead guitar Rod Evans lead vocals Jon Lord organ, keyboards, backing vocals, [string/woodwind arrangements] Ian Paice drums, percussions Nick Simper bass guitar, backing vocals plus a string & woodwind section Recorded during February/March 1969 at De Lane Lea Studios in London. Engineered by Barry Ainsworth. Album devised and arranged by Deep Purple. Produced by Derek Lawrence for Edwards Coletta Ltd. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright disclaimer: I do NOT own this video nor the image featured in the video. All rights belong to its rightful owner/owners. No copyright infringement intended. Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. _______________________________________­________________________________________________________